Ready for RTI end-of-year compliance?
As an employer running payroll, you must submit the final full payment submission (FPS) to HMRC by 5th April 2017, as always, on or before the payment date of your employees.
If you are using HMRC software, you need to indicate “Yes”...

Dividend Tax Free Reduced
The Divided regime changed from 6 April 2016 where you won’t pay tax on the first £5,000 of your dividend income, no matter what non-dividend income you have. If you are a basis rate taxpayer, you pay 7.5% any dividend taken above £5,000...

Missed the tax return deadline and received a Penalty? What can you do to avoid or minimise the risk of a penalty?
If you missed the 31 January 2017 for filing your tax return, you will get a £100 penalty. But this is not end of the...

Changed to cash basis accounting- can you take advantage?
When you run a small unincorporated business, cash basis accounting may suit you better than traditional accounting where you record income and expenses by the date you invoiced or were billed.
Under cash accounting principles you only need...

Ways to reduce the impact of tightening buy-to-let tax rules
As you are aware, the buy-to-let market has been bracing itself following successive moves by the government to add an additional 3% to stamp duty followed by restricting tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage interest payments.
Having said...

Choosing an accountant – What you need to know
Looking for and choosing an accountant is not a decision that can be taken lightly and in a rush – the accountant you choose will play a very important part in your company and in its growth.
Some...

Are You Planning to Take Advantage of Additional Tax Free Allowance from 6 April 2017
As well as the present £5,000 tax free divided allowance and the saving allowance of £1,000 there will be two additional tax allowance beginning 6 April 2017.
There is going to be...

Personal financial planning
Achieving your financial goals is made harder when you don’t have a plan laid out on paper. Without a timescale, a sense of priority and an idea of how you will use your money in the future, how can you be sure that...

Apprenticeship funding proposal announced
Employers with 50 or fewer employees will have up to 100% of their apprenticeship training costs funded by the government.
The government has announced more details about its apprenticeship programme and the funding that will be available to businesses that take on apprentices.
The proposals...

New hourly national minimum wage (NMW) rates come into effect on 1 October 2016
Employers are already legally required to pay eligible workers who are 25 or over the national living wage (NLW of £7.20 an hour)
Hourly NMW and NLW rates
Age ...

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Testimonials

“I’ve been contracting since October 2006 and another contractor recommended Baker Morris to me after several disappointing experiences. They have been great, efficient, responsive and very reliable. When I come across any new contractor now looking for a dependable accountant to take the headache out of this part of the contracting business I automatically refer them to Baker Morris”

Mr Rupert Neate, Rupert Builders

“Now, after two years working together, I have no doubt that was the right decision. Contrary to other accounting companies I have worked with in the past, I have always enjoyed a highly professional service and very personal attention from Baker Morris Accountants.
Nathan is always there to provide help any time it is required and able to solve any situation in the shortest time”

Mr Keith Brewer, Keith Cleaning & Maintenance

“I am a new contractor, Baker Morris were invaluable in advising me on my options and guiding me through the entire process – from creating a limited company, setting up all banking and managing invoicing and payroll.
Nathan is always available to answer my many questions, and are happy to explain each decision taken in detail. I cannot recommend Baker Morris enough, I couldn’t be a contractor without their help!”

Allan Scott, Contractor

“As a small business it is reassuring to know that we can count on the friendly and experienced advice at Baker Morris Chartered Certified Accountants to ensure our accounts and tax returns are always in order and submitted on time. Nathan deals with all my queries quickly and efficiently and in a manner that I can understand. I would not hesitate in recommending Nathan to any business owner looking for an accountant that offers focus, while adding value, to a company of any size”

Stacy Wells, Wedding Organiser

“Over the last two years Baker Morris have helped me with my IT Company, a Ltd company. Nathan has helped me concentrate more on my core business and clients and less on administration.
Every time I need information or have a query I receive a prompt answer from these experts. I consider them to be valuable friends and collaborators and therefore I am more than happy to recommend the Baker Morris to anyone. Prepared, always professional, and friendly”

Neil Motiram, IT Consultancy

“I have been with Baker Morris since 2013. Nathan helped me create my company and since then he has taken care of its tax returns and all other financial matters efficiently and without any fuss. This allows me to fully concentrate on my work knowing that the company’s day to day running is in good hands”

Alex Rankin, Stationery shop

“When I was looking into setting up my business I had little understanding of what was involved in running a Limited company. Nathan guided me through the process, making it straight forward and painless. Since then I have been able to concentrate on my day to day work, knowing that the business accounts are in safe hands. When I have had questions I have always received a swift and considered response. I would not hesitate to recommend Baker Morris’s services”

Rupert Faustino, Painter & Decorator

“We are delighted by the quality and personalised service we continue to receive from Nathan. His accountancy firm really committed to saving our money. He provides us tax saving tips and he is a very friendly chap”

Anna KendrickCleaning Business

“Baker Morris Chartered Certified Accountants has been my accountant for the past 3 years. Nathan is very responsive and efficient, helping me to work comfortably as a contractor and to focus on my job, without having to worry about the invoices, payslips and tax returns.
For someone who is a foreigner and not familiar with UK tax system and rules, Baker Morris Chartered Certified Accountants were helpful, professional and clear in their communications”

Jurate Norvilliene, Engineering company

“Several years ago, after much deliberation, I decided to start my own business. With no accountancy knowledge or experience it was vital that I chose an accountant that I could depend upon to look after all of my accountancy needs releasing me to focus on running and growing my business.
I chose Baker Morris Chartered Certified Accountants based on the recommendation of a friend and have over the years gone on to recommend them to friends and colleagues myself”